The Christian Church’s position on usury began with the First Council of Nicaea in the year 325, which forbade clergy from engaging in usury. Later ecumenical councils applied this regulation to any member of any religious faith. Lateran III decreed that persons who accepted interest on loans could receive neither the sacraments nor Christian burial. …
A recent increase in secularisation has resulted in a debate emerging about the morality of Christians using contraception and reproductive technologies. Contraceptive methods regarding birth control such as the pill or injection are seen to some within the Christian church as ‘immoral’. Morality refers to standards of right or wrong behavior. The word carries the …
ABSTRACT In this project, I will discuss about “ISIS”, which is a Salafi jihadist militant group and former unrecognized proto-state that follows a fundamentalist, Salafi doctrine of Sunni Islam. ORIGIN This organization did not start a new group almost many people were already former of Al-Qeuda (2004). They were trained fighters having experience in battle …
Using the knowledge of world history and documents, evaluate the changes in the acceptance of Buddhism in China from the collapse of the Han Dynasty in 200 CE to the end of the Tang Dynasty in 907 CE. From the collapse of the Han Dynasty in 200 CE to the end of the Tang Dynasty …
In the realm of assassination drama, The Parallax View is in some ways an inversion of the similarly speculative plot of The Manchurian Candidate. In the latter film, Korean War soldiers are brainwashed by an external force (Communists) into fomenting instability in the United States through targeted assassinations. By contrast, the Parallax Corporation, as is …
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To understand the Islamic law of succession as a whole it is useful to first consider the system of succession that operated within the Arabian Peninsula prior to the revelation of the Quranic Injunction on succession. Although we do not have the exacts details of the system that operated prior to the Quranic revelations, we …
Introduction A Phobia is basically an illogical fear for any situation, object, or class of objects. In years a phobia commonly seen in the west is Islamophobia. A specific type of fear, prejudice, hatred, stereotypes against muslims and islam resulting in biased discrimination and suppressing muslims. Causes of Islamophobia in West Muslims practicing islam in …
Between the numerous sects of Buddhism, there are many variations in how they are practiced. In Theravada Buddhism, certain festivals and customs stand out from the other ones, including the celebrations of Vesak, Magha Puja, and Asalha Puja. Starting off, Vesak, or Buddha Day, is a major cultural event, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing …
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The Holy Trinity Titans didn’t just win their second straight NSSAA/BCSSAA District swim title last week, they tightened their grip on the crown. A sizable HT squad was at the Wayne Gretzky Centre Jan. 11, where 15 members and seven relay teams qualified for the upcoming CWOSSA Championships. The Titans were so strong they almost …
In the Buddhist way of life, the Buddha taught his followers to study in order to gain wisdom to guide their life. And what did the Buddha advise them to study? He advised them to study two sources: – the first source from which to learn is the outside world, which means that they learn …
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What began as the response of a young man to the suffering he witnessed, which occurred centuries before Christ was born, became a global philosophy that millions of individuals would eventually model their existences after. That young man was Siddhartha Gautama, and that philosophy is Buddhism. Beyond just a way of life, Buddhism also benefitted …
Buddhism has a great emphasis on both balance and compassion. With these two values in mind, dharma covers a wide range of practices geared towards allowing an individual to reach enlightenment, and for the same reason, these two values also dictate respect for the environment. First off, Buddhist texts often describe the importance of balance, …
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Each person has a unique worldview, which is largely shaped by one’s environment, knowledge, beliefs, and more. Those who identify similarly are largely grouped with others who may have the same background. Both Moisés Kaufman’s The Laramie Project and David Egger’s Zeitoun explore the relationship between majority groups and minority groups: In Zeitoun’s case, a …
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Why would a writer choose to write a Christian allegory? It is not a new concept, nor is it easy to create a presentation of the Christian allegory with new and interesting insight to captivate readers. Bunyan wrote his Christian allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, while he was in jail in Bedford, England. He was born …
For some, religion is just another part of their daily routine. For others, it’s a way of life. In Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis Marjane finds herself able to express herself in the eyes of God. Within these conversations, Marjane sees the cracks within her own religion and undertakes the ambitious task of writing her own book …
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A woman climbs into the pulpit and begins to preach. Her words are persuasive and moving, and many believe that she speaks from the Spirit. She is a woman of faith who longs to fulfill her mother’s desire for her to become a missionary. She is smart and she is pious. And according to her …
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A careful study of the Koran begs the question: is it a violent text? This question is of critical importance in our day, given recent events. This paper attempts to explore the question in great detail, never straying from Arberry’s standard translation of the classic text of the Islamic religion. The Koran divides humanity into …
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‘”Passion…can be destroyed by a doctor. It cannot be created’” (Shaffer 109). Alan Strang is alone. He lives in a world of his own creation, born of mental illness and isolation, untouched and not understood by the rest of society. The only solace Peter Shaffer has given Alan is his equine god, the titular Equus. …
The Beat Generation has always been associated, and rightfully so, with themes connected to sexuality. Beat writers were, and still are, famous for advocating sexual liberation and free love, being open about their homosexuality when that was the case (like Allen Ginsberg did for all his life), and much of their literary production is filled …
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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson and Blankets by Craig Thompson are coming-of-age stories that primarily focus on the religious beliefs of their respective authors. Winterson grew up in an Evangelical household. Her mother was a very religious woman with a totalitarian parenting style. This, in turn, corrupted Winterson’s young mind, and …
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What Non-Muslims Says About Muhammad, The Prophet of Islam Mohammad PBUH. A concise content on what non Muslims says in regards to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). What Non-Muslims Say About Muhammad, The Prophet of Islam (Peace and Blessings arrive and His Family) Muhammad isn’t the father of any of your men, yet he is the Messenger …
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In spite of the wide extend of a lot of diseases, advancements in genetic engineering have led to substantial improvements in diagnosing these diseases. Consequently, stress has increased considerably on future spouses to undergo premarital medical exams. A lot of Islamic countries have responded to this rising necessity by making some premarital screening tests obligatory …
One influential person in a political sense in the 1950s was Barry Goldwater. He was a five term senator in Arizona (the US50) and was a member of the NAACP. He helped with the 1950 campaign for Arizona governor Howard Pyle. He ran for Senate in 1952 and was elected for his second term as …
In 1854 Eliot reviewed in The Leader Reverend N. Davis’ Evenings in My Tent and revealed, in the introduction, the mental picture of the Arab that she had constructed from her childhood readings over the years, and which was particularly fascinating and “magical”: How little do we still know of Africa. In our childhood, its …
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The Philosophy of Christian Education isn’t necessarily defined anywhere, however, the Bible does mention different spiritual and moral guidelines for both children and believers. When we think of the word philosophy, we can best describe it as beliefs, ideology, or even our view on life. I would like to say that Jesus is a role …
Medieval Europe was the period after the fall of Rome, and during this time, Europe was the cultural backwater of the world, least innovative and knowledgeable in science, math, literature, etc. In this period of uncertainty and warfare (many nomadic tribes invaded), the Roman Catholic Church took power as it was the only unifying force …
Abraham was a messenger of Allah(God). From a very young age Abraham rejected the idea of worshipping idols as their God because he saw them as lifeless sculptures that could neither harm nor benefit them. He believed God to be someone greater, the Most Magnificent, not the one that you can find sitting in a …
Christianity is a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and worship of one God who exists in three forms. This threesome is known as the Holy Trinity and consists of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Father, God, is the creator and lord. The Son, Jesus Christ, is the savior …
Words and Organisations to Know Islamist terrorism: claims to be inspired by Islam. Islamist terrorism or Radical Islamist terrorism is generally defined as “any terrorist act, set of acts or campaign committed by groups or individuals who profess Islamist motivations or goals. Islamist terrorists justify their violent tactics through the interpretation of Quran and Hadith …
Should the Westboro Baptist Church Be Protected Under the First Amendment or Should There Be Limitations Placed on Them? Introduction When the majority of people think about the church, they think of the Bible, teachings, and people greeting each other in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. But there are also those who are somewhat …
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Matthew A. Snyder was killed in a vehicle accident in Iraq on March 3, 2006. On March 10, 2006, Westboro Baptist Church picketed at Snyder’s funeral as they had done over 600 times in the past 20 years. The church proclaimed that God kills soldiers because of “an increasing tolerance of …
St Jerome’s letter emphasizes on using “Sense-for-sense” translation rather than “word-for-word” translation. He justified his method of translating sense-for-sense by listing examples of Cicero, Horace, Hilary the Confessor and other Classical authors, as well as the Evangelists and the Seventy Translator when translating from the sacred texts. Since the charges by the Clergy against St …
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In Islam, fixed income or termed as interest (riba’) bearing bonds are not permissible. Hence, Sukuk is considered as securities that comply with the Islamic law. Its investment principles prohibit the charging, or paying of interest. Financial assets that comply with the Islamic law can be classified in accordance with their tradability and non-tradability in …
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Tommy Tenney brings a fascinating biblical story to life with his new novel, Hadassah: One Night with the King. This novel blends Bible history the Old Testament story of Esther with the historical setting of Ancient Persia. The novel Hadassah: One Night with the King is a continuous narrative written with admirable artistic beauty. As …
There are over 367 million people following Buddhism. The top ten most Buddhist populated countries are, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Laos, and Japan. Buddhism started through one man named, Siddhartha Gautama. You might recognize Siddhartha as “Buddha.” Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, during the 5th century BCE. The daily …
It is the duty of every cultured man or woman to respect others’ religions as we would have them respect our own, Christianity and Islam are similar faiths. They have many things in common, both in belief and practice, then they have which separates them. This fact is clouded by a history of conflicts and …
A glance at the occupational statistics of any country of mixed religious composition brings to light with remarkable frequency a situation which has several times provoked discussion in the Catholic press and literature, and in Catholic congresses in Germany, namely, the fact that business leaders and owners of capital, as well as the higher grades …
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Islamist militants Boko Haram on Monday released a new video claiming to show at least 14 of the Chibok schoolgirls whose mass kidnapping about four years ago became a new dimension of the country’s savagery. But,despite the joint effort between the federal government and the dreaded group and intervention from different quarters the abducted girls …
Six years ago I began my search for a new call. Over the four years of searching, I read countless parish websites and profiles. By the time I discovered St. Peter’s, I could almost predict what I would find in each parish’s profile from some flowery language about their mission and vision to their heart …
In the 21st-century ethics as far as religious doctrines are concerned has taken a modernity turn. In the classical period religion was solely relied on to dictate morality but due to contemporariness catalyzed by education beliefs can no longer prescribe social principles. Issues are assessed and determined according to the will of people, social discussion, …
The unfortunate truth regarding Mormonism is the common misconception that Mormonism is the definition of polygamy and that’s it. As we will explore shortly, that is simply not the case. Let’s start off by defining what Mormonism really is. Mormonism can be defined as the religious beliefs and practices of members of the Church of …
Evidence is required in order to draw any sort of conclusion. This means that for the Book of Mormon to be true, then there needs to be evidence of its validity. Just like we can know if something tastes good by trying it, we can know the truth of the Book of Mormon by examining …
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Introduction In this article we are discussing the various proofs that prove the existence of God and the oneness of Allah (S.W.T). Before we start studying or practicing any religion the first and foremost question that comes to the mind is, “Who is the God?” or “Is there any God?” Hence we shall discuss the …
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The world of the twenty-first is vastly different from the world that Jesus and the Apostles experienced during their earthly ministry in the first century. These changes and innovations are seen in the increased efficiency of industry and technology. They have improved healthcare and made life more convenient for many. Yet, not all the changes …
Theism is the belief in the existence of the omnipotent, omnipresent and benevolent being. This being’s (debated) existence reveals the difference between religion and philosophy. While religion is based on faith, philosophy is rooted in reason and evidence. Philosophical beliefs are often stronger because where one might lose faith, a good argument persists. These arguments …
St. Augustine was just like us, a man. He lived a life the same as me and you, had a family, had money, had a house, etc…St. Augustine accomplished much over his lifetime, after traveling the world, and becoming Bishop of Hippo, he has a lot of wisdom to share. When he wrote his book …
Caring for gods creation is hard work, and our culture mentality of “I do what’s best for me” completely opposes it. We are bombarded with messages and advertisements telling us to make life easier and more convenient, and our own selfishness tendencies tell us “no one else is doing it” and “my contribution really won’t …
History of the Muh-he-con-nuk Indians Hendrick Aupaumut (1757-1830), wrote one of the first ethnographies about a Native Indians Muh-he-con-nuk Indians on the year 1791 (Levine 629). According to Sandra Gustafson, Aupaumut was born in the Native American town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts (Levine 629). Gustafson wrote that Aupaumut received an education by a Protestant minister in …
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It is socially viewed that people tend to follow their righteous beliefs based on what they believe to be true. Beliefs sometimes contain common occurrences of fallacies, and ancestries are bloodlines that people tend to use to reason for their actions. “It’s in my blood, ” is a common saying, which in contrast, the conception …
Moses was the son of Amram and Yochebed from the tribe of Levi. He was born when the Pharoah had ordered all the newborn male Hebrew children to be thrown into the river to die. His parents placed him in a basket and placed him in the river in hopes that he would find a …
